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You've seen them around social media promoting businesses or locales; geo-filters are a creative and exciting way for users to promote where they are when sending snaps to followers. Whether the follower is studying or grabbing a quick cup of joe at the local coffee shop, attending a wedding, visiting a neighboring city, Snapchat's geo-filters are a huge hit! Now, you may be thinking how you can cash in on this inexpensive form of advertising for your business or event? Don't fret, we've got it covered. With the latest update to Snapchat, you can create personal on-demand geo-filters directly from the app on your smartphone. Businesses don't worry, we've got you covered as well. Keep reading to discuss how to design your personal geo-filter.

Grab your smartphone and let's get started with designing your personal Snapchat geo-filter.

Start by accessing the Snapchat app. From the camera screen tap the ghost symbol at the top left hand corner of the screen or from your profile screen select the settings wheel at the top right hand corner. If you are already in settings, select "On Demand Geo-filters". Don't worry there's a hand walk-through assistant that will help with the selection of templates based on a series of questions.

Next, select the occasion of your geo-filter. You will be prompted with the opportunity to add emojis, text, bitmojis, and stickers. Please note: the ability to upload a pre-created design from your phone is not an option as of yet.

Now, let's start with adding details about your geo-filter such as date, time, and location. Start with entering the name, followed by personal filter type, followed by date range. Then you'll be prompted to draw a geofence around where you want the filter to be avialble for use. Keep in mind pricing starts at $5.99 for the pre-set geofence of 20,000 sqft. If you choose to expand this, you will be prompted to enter the name, address, type, location of another local.

Lastly, submit the geo-filter for review. If your geo-filter is approved, you will be prompted to confirm payment via the app. Payment is then made with the source connected to the app store.

That's it, see how simple that was? Now go forth and create your own geo-filters for all events and locations.

​Businesses, contact us to get started with creating a geo-filter for your business, event, organization, etc.